Clinical Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60 hours per fortnight roster

Professional development

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Clinical Nurse at the AUS Liverpool Clinic to deliver patient-centred care in a hemodialysis setting. You will work with the clinic team, participate in education and quality activities, and support professional development while upholding privacy and patient rights.

role includes coordinating care, teaching staff, and contributing to a safe and supportive environment for patients and visitors, with minimum rostered hours 60 per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA.
• Current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years relevant nursing experience.
• Pursuing nephrology nursing qualification.
• Ability to reflect on practice and apply learning.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced nephrology nursing skills in planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Act as primary coordinator of care for dialysis patients, coordinating with other providers.
• Participates in professional development and mandatory competencies.
• Provides education and support to patients and carers.
• Precepts and mentors junior staff.
• Promotes a safe, healthy working environment.
• Liaises with nephrologists and Allied Health Team.
• Maintains accurate patient information and confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nephrology

Education delivery

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Quality improvement

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Nephrology nursing qualification (in progress)

Tools

TDMS

Computer literacy

Job description

Whatyou’llachieve

As the Clinical Nurse, you are responsible to deliver patient centered care within the hemodialysis settingin accordance withorganizational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. Provides support to the State Manager / Dialysis Clinic Manager byparticipatingin the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic.

This position will act as a senior team member, promoting the values, mission and goals of the clinic and company, constantly working towards their achievement.

You will:

• Utilizes advanced nephrology nursing skills in the design, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis clinical setting.
• Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
• Functions as the primary coordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
• Responsible for own professional development. Participates in professional development activities, attending both internal and external education programs, to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills for clinical competence.
• Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually
• Provides education and support to the patient and patient’s cares, tofacilitatethe attainment, maintenance and restoration ofoptimalhealth and well-being.
• Provides support and guidance to the level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA’s working within the facility and delivers care as part of a nursing team.
• Performs staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model asrequired.
• Provides education,supportand guidance to any visitor in the clinic.
• Ensures/promotes a safe,secureand healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
• Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
• Participates in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilitiesadditionalto direct patient care. This may include, but is not limited to thefollowing;
• quality improvement co-ordination
• infection control promotion / monitoring
• occupational health and safety promotion / monitoring
• Co-ordination / delivery of staff education and professional development programs
• Clinical research projects
• Activelyparticipatesin the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents,hazardsand opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in the review of organizational policies and procedures asrequired.
• Deputizes in a higher-level position asappropriateand when requested.
• Liaise with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team.
• Maintainsaccuratepatient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
• Role Model
• Requires rostered hours of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

Take the first step toward a career that truly matters.

At Fresenius Medical Care, every team member plays a vital role in improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. We value your unique skills, your dedication to care, and your commitment to making a difference every single day.

Requirements

• Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• Current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years current relevant nursing experience
• Holds / working towards an approved nephrology nursing qualification
• Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning asappropriate.
• Demonstrated organisational,decision-makingand problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical competence andexpertisein nephrology nursing
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability tooperatewithin a multidisciplinary team
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently
• Role Model
• Requires rostered hours of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

Location

AUS Liverpool - Clinic

Whowe are.

At Fresenius Medical Care, we believe in the life-changing power of care.

Every day, our people make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients around the world.That’swhy we put our team members at the heart of everything we do — empowering them with purpose, innovation, and support.

Ifyou'relooking to grow your career in a place where your work truly matters, where advanced medical technology meets compassionate care, and where collaboration drives progress —we’relooking for you.

Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in dialysis and chronic kidney disease care, united by a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Join us in building a healthier future — because caring takes all of us.

Creating a future worth living. For Patients. Worldwide. Every day.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more aboutourabout our valueshere.

At Fresenius Medical Care,DialysisNurses are the heartbeat of our patient care.

In our dialysis centers,you’lldeliver life-sustaining treatments, build trusted relationships with patients and families, and work withcuttingedgemedical technology.You’llbring clinicalexpertiseand compassionate care together,helping patients live fuller, healthier lives.

Join us as a ClinicalNurse inourDialysis Centerinour AUS Liverpool Clinicto do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact.

Our nurses take pride in their precision, empathy, and teamwork. Theydon’tjust performtreatments,they create a safe, supportive environment where every patient feels seen and cared for.